Sponsored by the FSSD, YSI offers challenging, exploratory classes designed for independent and highly motivated learners. The courses are academically and artistically challenging.

The 2019 Institute will be located at the Poplar Grove campus, 2959 Del Rio Pike. The Junior Scholars program serves students who have completed 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades (ages 7-10) and will be housed in the Poplar Grove Elementary side of the building. Senior Scholarsserves students who have completed the 5th grade and above (ages 11-14) and will be housed in the Poplar Grove Middle side.

The dates for 2019 Institute are June 3-7 and June 10-14.

Young Scholars is divided into two sessions during the summer Junior Scholars runs from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and Senior Scholars runs from 8:15 a.m. until 2:45 p.m. The Morning and Afternoon Care program is also available for FSSD students both before and after YSI classes. Students may attend one or both weeks.